Discussions from Etiquette and Advice

I am so embarrassed...my wedding was yesterday and I was so caught up in the moment with everything and the whole day that I forgot to tip all of my vendors! I know I should have assigned that to...

Ok so my MtrnOH (my aunt) and one my BMs (who’s also my cousin) are throwing me a shower. I’ve supplied them a guest list of ladies based on my wedding guest list. My aunt tells me today that she...

Hi all- what do you think is a decent amount to pay a teenage to write your addresses out for? I have the worst hand writing, but a girl I know who is excellent at this stuff and loves doing it...

I’m engaged to the most wonderful man. When he initially popped the question he used a sapphire ring that was dainty, and not exactly “engagement” but I loved it nonetheless! I’ve never been a diamond...

Hi everyone! A couple I invited to our wedding originally RSVP'd yes. The RSVP deadline was March 10th. We're getting married on April 20th. After the deadline they told my mom that their son who is...

The funny things you find out after a wedding. Talking to my mom last night and she mentioned something interesting. She told me she saw our photographer alone with one of the BMs and her boyfriend...

Hey y’all, my fiancé and I are planning our wedding and also covering most of the cost. It is out of state and many of our family members are traveling. We are looking for a polite way to include in...

Right now I have the Ring Snuggie things that come from Walmart on my Engagement ring. I have tiny fingers. I don't want to get my Ring sized because I've been working on gaining weight and I also am...

Hello there! I am making a DIY photo booth/selfie station for my wedding reception. It would consist of a backdrop, lighting and maybe props. Should I set up a camera on a tripod (I'd post the photos...

I am throwing a bridal shower for my sister. She currently lives across the country, and most of her friends live in her state. My mom and I decided to throw her a shower in her home town because of...

At my job we are big for throwing baby showers, holiday parties, and we do a collection for someone getting married. I'm only inviting 3 people from a team about 20. I only talk about the wedding with...

I’m not sure what category to put this in. So I’m sorry if I picked the wrong one, please feel free to move if necessary. I’ve just started wedding planning. Almost got the venue nailed down so I made...

I've known my friend and her partner for over 10 years although we haven't had much cotact apart from the occasional Facebook message for the past few years. Despite this I invited them both to my...

I have known my MUA and Hairstylist since high school. They are both professionals and I have hired them for on location services. We are all acquaintances, but not close friends. Should I invite them...

I need help with a bridal shower quandry: my close friend is getting married in September, and I am a bridesmaid. Her 21-year-old sister is her maid of honor, and is in charge of planning her bridal...

Hi all. 5 months out from the wedding. One of my bridesmaids has beennonchalant about the whole thing (we have been friends for over 20 years) the only thing she will ever talk to me about is memories...

My best friend is getting married in November and when she originally got engaged she asked me to be a bridesmaid. She booked a venue for November 16th and everything was good to go. Two months later...

So this week my planner surprised me by sending quotes for a company that does valet parking. I had no idea that this was a service that we should even consider. My venue has a parking lot that is...

So I've been reading a lot lately on open bars at weddings. My FH and I have been together for 8 years and we're finally tying the knot in October. Since we're paying for 90% of the wedding, open bar...

**Sorry for the long post, I tend to over detail everything!** Hi everyone - I am needing some advice how to handle this. Some backstory on the situation: My FMIL's best friend's son is getting...